Midlands & East

Buxton Crescent, Derbyshire reopened on 17 May 2021 following a major National Lottery funded restoration project.

The stories of ten Caribbean elders from the Windrush generation, who arrived in the UK between the 1940s-1960s, have been recorded and shared for the first time.

The Green Light Trust improved individuals’ wellbeing using a programme of traditional woodland skills.

A group of blind and visually impaired Derbyshire residents explored the history of the First World War and created a piece of tactile artwork.

The stories of four Bedford women are being celebrated, with workshops and an exhibition.

Volunteers captured and showcased the hidden stories of Wolverhampton’s LGBT+ community.

Young people with disabilities explored the history of the Staffordshire oatcake, developing a range of accredited skills, and creating a performance and exhibition.

Taking inspiration from the number five bus route, Sampad documented the heritage of communities living in the culturally-rich suburbs of Birmingham.

This project saw volunteers helping migrating toads cross busy roads, and raising awareness of declining toad numbers.

Students collected stories and discovered what life was like being blind or partially sighted in the past.

Young people captured, preserved and shared the Coming Out Stories of Birmingham’s LGBT community.